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Pan collars and scalloped edges - that's what dreams are made of...

It's key features - and my love for them - are well documented. It just ticks all the boxes. A cute collar and a gentle scalloped edge at the base. It's light, sheer, pretty and perfect for a casual, slouchy day.

This is yet another TRF find from the Zara binge conducted last week. Honestly, even the act of writing out TRF is pi**ing me off and I will try very hard from now on to diversify the brands a little bit but unfortunately there is one more stellar item to share....be patient, we will get there :)

I wore the top with jeans, boots and tied my hair back into a low knot. I always think a Peter Pan collar calls for a slightly androgynous hairdo.

Either that or I just couldn't be bothered to use any heat tools on it. You decide :)

Top: T-R-bloody-F - Link! (I think they must have photo-shopped out the model's nipples which makes me chuckle) Body: American ApparelJeans: Cheap Monday - Link!Makeup: Same as alwaysPerfume: Gucci Flora

A word on the jeans

When I first got these - via ASOS - I hated them. The denim felt like that cheap, material type stuff that makes me cringe. Over time though my attitude has changed. They are so comfortable, flattering and the high waist is a revelation - how tremendous to sit down and not even have to consider the arse-crack-reveal dilemma. I am smitten. I paid full price but they are now on sale...always the way!

Cannot wait for this weekend. Gelish manicure, beach-side drinks, catching up with the ri-dick-ulous (tee hee) Real Housewives, Xmas shopping and some serious reading. I have just started Born to Run by Chris McDougall (as recommended to me by one of you :) so I will let you know how that goes - any other literary suggestions absolutely welcome!

xx

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Oh I'm the same Laura, any top with a collar is an absolute winner for me! My boyfriend bought me a beaut of a collar top from the TRF bit in Zara last week for my Christmas, I told him I liked it so he bought it there and then, I don't go snooping through my presents just so you know! This is a gorgeous look, you look lovely as always! x

The material of that top looks so amazing for a TRF item! (yes, i feel the same way about trf as you do, dont we all?).aaand your hair up like that makes me wish i had more layers that i could fake "shorter" hair.x

So jealous you can wear a high neck like that, I always look HUGE when I wear tops like that cause of my boobs! Real housewives is getting insane, I cant believe they're showing so much of russel when they know whats coming, its surreal x

@citychick909 - i do think they are smaller than, for example, 7 for all mankind but IMHO i think 7's run slightly bigger....so that makes the CM jeans true to size :) I would probably recommend trying on in person if at all possible...the range of denim texture they use varies tremendously and I think that is what makes the biggest different to size.

I'm also pretty sure they photo-shopped out the model's nipples haha! I bought a TRF top last month (http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/ca/en/zara-I2011/118167/499022/SILK%2BLACE%2BTOP) and when I saw it after on the website I was like... huh... you absolutely need to wear something under it!!

I rarely comment on your posts b/c you always have so many comments but I must tell you. You are who I wish I could be, but fall tragically short. Stylish, beautiful and freaking witty. Love your blog, miss your vids!

Ooh, Flora is the scent I wear when I'm in spending mode!! Really considering trying these jeans esp. if they are reduced! This year, I've got most of my reading suggestions from you but love Memoirs of A Geisha and also really, really inspired by Katie Pipers compelling autobiographical book, Beautiful. The strength of character she demonstrates, is immense.